I'm a relatively new Buddhist from Glasgow, Scotland. I'm especially drawn to Tibetan Buddhist teachings and I'm currently searching for a teacher which is an issue since there are no schools near me and I suffer with depression and anxiety which stops me leaving the house much. I would take part in online training but it's all so expensive!

Anyway, It's good to be here and please go easy, I'm certain to make mistakes!

Welcome. A big hi to you from Wales. I believe there are some online teachings/ courses free on Ringu Tulku’s webiste...bodhicarya. He is a well respected teacher and visits Scitland from time to time.

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There are regularily livestreams with the Dalai Lama as well and they are for free also. For example tomorrow (in five hours) here: https://livestream.com/DalaiLamaEnglish ... dium=email

But if that's too early, the video is avaiable there for some time later too.

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Welcome and hello from England. There is a Kagyu Samye Dzong in Glasgow and Samye Ling do an online course, I don’t know if this is affordable for you, I don’t know what it is like but given the quality of Samye Ling I’d presume it’s good.

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Welcome and hello from England. There is a Kagyu Samye Dzong in Glasgow and Samye Ling do an online course, I don’t know if this is affordable for you, I don’t know what it is like but given the quality of Samye Ling I’d presume it’s good.

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I've not been to Scotland Samye but have done for the London one. These kinds of enviroments don't always mean you need to socialize if you're feeling anxious. People will speak if you engage them or leave you to yourself if you're sat there reading or something.

I imagine there is a sliding scale option for the course of you speak to them.You can also find many video teachings from Ken Holmes on YouTube by searching Khenpo Ken. They're all very high quality and you can tell Ken is authentic. Structured topics.

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I've not been to Scotland Samye but have done for the London one. These kinds of enviroments don't always mean you need to socialize if you're feeling anxious. People will speak if you engage them or leave you to yourself if you're sat there reading or something.

I imagine there is a sliding scale option for the course of you speak to them.You can also find many video teachings from Ken Holmes on YouTube by searching Khenpo Ken. They're all very high quality and you can tell Ken is authentic. Structured topics.

Further to the recommendations for Ken and Samye Ling, Ken leads a lovely Christmas/New Year retreat at Samye Ling. I've been twice, and Ken (along with Katia) envelops you in a soothing and gentle atmosphere of loving kindness, during a time of year which can be stressful for some. Samye provides affordable accommodation and three hot meals a day, and the dining room has a silent zone for those who prefer to stay quiet. Lovely walks around there too. Ken's teachings are given on a donation basis.

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